Minjae You
Fullerton
Summary
Committed ministry leader with experience in youth and young adult ministry, discipleship, preaching, and pastoral care. Skilled in teaching Scripture, developing leaders, and nurturing Christ-centered communities. Background includes multicultural church settings, small group leadership, retreat planning, and discipleship training. Focused on fostering spiritual growth through biblical instruction and intentional pastoral support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Adult Ministry Intern
Sarang Community Church
Anaheim
02.2025 - Current
- Led 새일꾼반, equipping and training emerging leaders for ministry and service within the church.
- Oversaw nursing home ministry, providing pastoral care, organizing outreach efforts, and delivering devotional messages and sermons to residents.
- Served as a ministry leader primarily for the 사랑공동체 (ages 22–27) and 샬롬공동체 (새신자), focusing on discipleship, assimilation, pastoral care, and community development.
- Preached and provided overall leadership for the Sarang Community Retreat, overseeing program coordination, spiritual direction, and retreat operations.
- Facilitated weekly small group meetings (순모임), fostering discipleship, accountability, and spiritual growth among young adults.
- Preached at Friday worship services and led congregational prayer meetings, encouraging biblical teaching and corporate prayer.
- Served as Team Leader for the La Push Short-Term Mission Team, overseeing team training, logistics, ministry strategy, evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation of team members.
- Presented mission reports on behalf of the church following domestic short-term mission trips, communicating ministry outcomes, testimonies, and future ministry opportunities to the congregation.
- Mentored and shepherded young adults through pastoral counseling, discipleship relationships, and leadership development.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff and lay leaders to advance the vision and mission of the young adult ministry.
K-High Ministry Teacher at SRCC
Sarang Community Church
Anaheim
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Led multiple small groups weekly post-Sunday worship services to foster spiritual growth and accountability among students.
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual support, assisting students with personal, relational, and faith-related challenges.
- Facilitated two 10-month discipleship training programs, equipping students in biblical knowledge and Christian leadership.
- Served as teacher and ministry volunteer at five youth retreats, contributing to planning and mentorship.
- Invested in spiritual formation through one-on-one mentorship relationships and regular follow-up activities.
Socal Antioch Church
Antioch Church
Anaheim
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Established and developed young adult ministry, gathering and discipling approximately 15 members for worship and fellowship.
- Served as drummer on worship team, supporting weekly services and special church events.
- Engaged in evangelism and outreach efforts, inviting newcomers to the church community.
- Led worship for young adult services, coordinating special presentations for church-wide events.
- Preached and taught at early morning prayer services, delivering biblically grounded messages.
- Cultivated a vibrant young adult community through discipleship, fellowship, and ministry initiatives.
- Mentored young adults, fostering spiritual growth through personal relationships and biblical guidance.
Youth Ministry Intern
Ambassador Church
Anaheim
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Delivered weekly Sunday sermons and biblical teaching for junior high students.
- Led weekly Friday small group gatherings, facilitating discipleship, Bible study, and spiritual growth.
- Coordinated with church leadership team to plan and execute biannual youth retreats, enhancing student engagement and community building.
- Delivered ongoing pastoral care and spiritual guidance, mentoring assigned students and families to deepen their faith journeys.
- Delivered ongoing pastoral care and spiritual guidance, mentoring assigned students and families to deepen their faith journeys.
- Supported the spiritual development of students by helping them apply biblical principles to everyday life.
- Coordinated with church leadership team to plan and execute biannual youth retreats, enhancing student engagement and community building.
- Collaborated with parents and church leaders to support the holistic growth and well-being of students, fostering stronger community connections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-2018
Master of Divinity
Biola University
La Mirada, CA06-2026
Skills
- Discipleship training
- Pastoral care
- Sermon preparation
- Team leadership
- Ministry development
- Community engagement
- Relationship building
- Outreach strategy
- Spiritual mentorship
- Biblical studies
- Volunteer recruitment
- Senior adult ministry
- Youth ministry
- Small group facilitation
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Young Adult Ministry Intern
Sarang Community Church
02.2025 - Current
Socal Antioch Church
Antioch Church
11.2022 - 04.2024
K-High Ministry Teacher at SRCC
Sarang Community Church
08.2022 - 06.2025
Youth Ministry Intern
Ambassador Church
05.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Biola University
Master of Divinity
Biola University